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Kaleb Geiger traded his dream of playing for the Colorado Rockies for professional rugby after being recruited in a bar. Now with 74 Major League Rugby appearances and three championships, he's aiming to represent Team USA at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Mark O'Keeffe traded Dublin fields for American stadiums and just led his team to an undefeated championship season. Now he's representing the USA Eagles with eyes on the Rugby World Cup.
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South Africa's women's rugby team just beat the USA for the first time in 14 years, marking a turning point as the sport transitions from amateur passion project to professional career. From zero contracts in 2022 to 120 players now earning full-time salaries, women's rugby is finally offering athletes the chance to focus entirely on their craft.
Colorado's rugby scene is booming, and Denver just got another chance to prove it deserves to host one of the world's biggest sporting events. Saturday's USA vs. Portugal match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park is part of Denver's audition to bring the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup to American soil for the first time.
Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. On April 16, Rep. Seth Moulton read their achievement into the Congressional Record on Capitol Hill. ---
Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. The April 16th Capitol Hill ceremony honored a team that made history with zero funding or fanfare.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The United States will host the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033, marking rugby's biggest opportunity yet to break into American sports culture. Despite recent setbacks in professional leagues, Team USA just qualified for the 2027 tournament after years away.